The 14th International Film Students Meeting offers film school students the opportunity to discover the world of cinema first hand thanks to the experience of the long-standing professionals (directors, producers, distributors, critics, etc.) who visit the Meeting to share their knowledge with filmmakers in the making.
The 14th International Film Students Meeting offers film school students the opportunity to discover the world of cinema first hand thanks to the experience of the long-standing professionals (directors, producers, distributors, critics, etc.) who visit the Meeting to share their knowledge with filmmakers in the making.
A specific jury, consisting of students from the participating schools and chaired by the moviemaker João Pedro Rodrigues, who will compete in Zabaltegi-Tabakalera with his latest work, O ornitólogo (The Ornithologist), will be responsible for choosing the winner of the International Film Students Meeting award, going to the director of the winning short film. The Panavision Award, carrying a complete camera package including RED Epic camera and Primo standard lenses for four weeks of filming, or a voucher worth €10,000 for renting any kind of Panavision material, for the winning director.
A specific jury will give the Orona Award to the most cutting-edge short film of the Meeting, with an endowment of 5,000 euros. This Jury will consist of students from Basque schools, coordinated by a professor from the Mondragon University, and chaired by the Orona Fundazioa's Development Director.